Advancing Policies and Practices in Technology and Aging (Fredericton)

The Advancing Policies and Practices in Technology and Aging hub is a joint initiative of AGE-WELL and the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation (NBHRF). Launched on May 16, 2017, the hub will design innovative solutions to specific policy, program and service challenges, and will develop best practices for rapid adoption of technologies across Canada. This hub:

Brings together innovators and entrepreneurs with end users, policymakers and service providers to help transform their ideas into market successes

Gives stakeholders ready access to the latest research findings and information on emerging tools and health technologies that can support independent living and improve quality of life of older adults and caregivers

Provides new training opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the field of technology and aging.

The hub’s offices are located at the York Care Centre in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

NBHRF (www.nbhrf.com / @NBHRF) is an independent organization governed by a board of directors comprised of key stakeholders from the health research community in New Brunswick. Provincial funding is provided by the Regional Development Corporation – Total Development Fund, the Department of Health – Medical Research Fund (MRF) and the Department of Social Development -Wellness Research Fund (WRF) for NBHRF health research programs (HRP). The foundation’s mission is to provide leadership and support building health research capacity, improve the health of New Brunswickers and advance the knowledge economy.